Symptoms of The Disorder

• Fatty deposits of skin called "xanthomas" on eyes, elbows, knees, buttocks, tendons, and the cornea of the eye.
• Cholesterol deposited in the eyelids, (called xanthelasmas)
• Chest pain, (angina), or signs of coronary artery disease; may start at a young age.
• Heart Attacks at a young age

"Xanthoma On The Knee". Photo. health.nytimes.com. 20 Dec 2011. <www.health.nytimes.com>

Close up of a xanthoma on the knee.